CReeves Makes the Mobile Outfeed Assembly Table with Kreg Features ep020
Plans for this build: www.buildsomething.com/plans/...
Hey everyone! Sorry its been so long! I have been wrapping up some larger projects and cranking through 2018.
In this episode, I am building my long awaited MOAT that is 36" wide x 36" tall x 84" long. This bench is inspired by Ron Paulk's benches along with Jay Bates and his approach to the base.
I would like to thank Kreg Tool for sponsoring this video and providing some awesome tools and products that I can implement into this bench. Having a full perimeter clamping area is going to be fantastic in the shop!
There will be plans up the www.BuildSomething.com website for this build. Please keep in mind that plywood and material thicknesses vary and there are some dimensions on this project that can be "off" due to that. The plywood I used was around 18mm thick this threw off a couple of things early on.
Please comment and ask questions below and I will be happy to answer wherever I can!
Thank you for all the support and stay tuned for some more upcoming videos!
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Hey everyone! Thank you very much for all of the feedback and comments on this build! Since building it, I have put it through the paces in the shop and it is doing amazingly well! A lot of you have asked about my dust port on my cordless circular saw. It is a customized Ridgid Brushless circular saw that I cut the guard on and used epoxy to mount an old Shop Vac nozzle into. I am putting together content for a KZhead video explaining why and how I did it as well as how it is holding up. Thanks again and stay tuned for more! Casey
I have the Ridgid MS255SR sliding miter saw. It is an older model that I rehabbed and spruced up.
Thank you for the comments! I hope to get into some metal and welding in the future.
There are no plans available for this on your website. Are there plans available somewhere else? Thanks.
The plans for this build are in the link in the video description. Www.buildsomething.com
@@CReevesMakesGot it, thanks!
I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up kzhead.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you and congrats to you and your friend!!
Skip the music the talking is way more exciting. Nice project. I made the drawer bottoms from a fine mash material and put a slide out piece of thin plywood on the bottom of the cabinet collecting all the dust what would be accumulate otherwise in the drawers. Thanks for sharing.
Couldn’t agree more. Music can be a powerful mood controller for a video but it should be so low that it never breaks into the viewer’s consciousness. Your best point is that we came to hear the insights of this clever fabricator, and that’s music to our ears😅
Wow! definitely one of the nicest benches I've seen, well made, super sturdy and with a ton of really clever features.
Thank you Phil! The thing is a tank and is up for most tasks! I had it out in the driveway last night and people were driving by slowly and looking at it. 😊
Excellent how you point out issues as they arise.
Same here....been racking my brain trying to come up with a good design. I love this table! Gonna do my best to reproduce it. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks and good luck Miguel! Check out the build plans on www.BuildSomething.com !
Boy that is going to take a ton of glue and popsicle sticks then....
Kreg bought a company car off this dudes workbench. It’s like a blue Mercedes in your garage and I’m beyond jealous😍
What I like about this video is you don’t waste time telling us what you’re about to do. Seeing it happen and explaining it as it goes along is a better use of my time than getting ticked off with endless explanation of what you’re about to see.
Thank you for the comment and feedback. I try to make content based on what I like to learn from. I am a visual learner with instruction. Hearing someone tell me what they are going to do isn’t worth it to me. Thanks for watching!
Great bench, and its looks amazing too, cant wait to see more videos using this becnch, Thanks for sharing.
Nice work! This was satisfying to watch and super informative thank you!
Thank you very much! That means a lot to me. 👍🏻
A thoroughly enjoyable video to watch, love what Kreg makes to make our lives easier 🔨🔨👍👍👍
Thank you very much! They sure do make it easy!
Hello Casey, really love the mobile out feed table! Looks amazing! I found it on the Kreg Bulid Something... I am going to be building a bench soon and may have to nab a few of the ideas you shared! Thank you for the great building!!
Can't wait to start! Thanks for all your great projects...
Great build!
Thank you very much! Love your videos and your torsion bench build! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Casey, I've been searching for almost a year now for an assembly/out feed table to build. I'm glad I waited as I just found "The One" I'm going to build. Heading over to Build Something to get the plans now. I'm subscribed and thank you for your hard work!
@SuperWingman69 - same for me!
That is the most beautiful outfeed table I've ever seen. Nicely done.
Why thank you very much Joe! 🙏🏻
Awesome build. Love the step by step. I believe I am going to steal this for my garage when its done being built. Having everything in one spot for the whole Kreg system is amazing. Again great work
Thank you very much and good luck! 👍🏻
Casey, awesome video! So professional too. I have to build one of these for myself for sure! Again, really really well done.
Thank you very much Marie! That means a lot to me!
I've been looking for a video like this for months.. Most woodworking channels use too many fancy tools to do their projects. You did this project with simple tools w/ the same, if not better results than most other woodworking channel would've done. You just earned a sub my friend.
Why thank you! I used what I had in my shop and you can really build this without fancy looks. Its all in what you have available and how you want the bench to look. Thanks again! 👍🏻
Honest question. If you think this was built with simple tools what videos have you seen, channel?, and what fancy tools are you talking about. Not everyone has a nice table saw or all the pocket hole products he uses or even a router. This table has got to be the best I've seen yet though.
Thanks for the question. All of my tools are run of the mill big box store tools that are readily available and affordable. Technically, you could build this table with a drill/ impact, circ saw, and a jig saw. The sanders and routers are all for superficial reasons. I do this for a hobby that sometimes pays for itself. So when I get some funds, they go to buy new tools. Thats all. Thanks again and I appreciate the feedback and the compliment. The table has been awesome in my shop since it was built. Just used it tonight. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@Hood.Housekeeping you clearly haven't seen other people's videos making this type of workbenches, but like he said, you could always buy those inexpensive tools anywhere and still get the job done. And if you don't have half of the tools he used, you should really look into investing into some before planning to build a workbench lol
I've looked at a lot of benches over the last few years. Very nice. Great job.
Thanks!
That is one of the finest benches I have yet to see! Thanks for sharing it and looking forward to your future Projects!
Thank you Brian! 👍🏻
I'll be building my table in a couple months, I've been looking for a simple and strong design with tons of functionality. I've come across some incredible tables, but they're too complex and or they have every machine and tool to help them. Anyway I'll be add this design to my list of about 5 tables i not only like but can build at my current skill level. 👍
Bonjour, c'est tout simplement magnifique ! Bravo !
Thank you! Merci beaucoup!
;-)
Really glad I discovered your channel! I know this one is from 4 years ago, but as with your recent sled build, this outfeed/work table is pretty much just the design I’ve been looking for. Most excellent!
My favorite bench by far, Im building one for sure. Awesome design.
Looks better in person...I know :) excellent video.
Ha! Thanks Chris! Next time, we will have more time and we can have a couple drinks and a few more stories....maybe a Live? 👍🏻
CReeves Makes a live?!?! Hmmmmmm...I could be down for that.
Always appreciate more relatable videos where people aren't using $30,000 festool and grizzly setups
I know what you’re saying and my tools have improved over the years so I am not far off your target. I do this for a cash earning hobby and am extremely fortunate that I can do it at this level and work with cool companies. Thanks for watching!
Nice design, great build and good idea having the overhang on one end. Nice straightforward narration too. Keep up the excellent videos
Thank you very much Ian! I appreciate it.
Thanks for the quick reply. I live in Florida so winters aren’t a big deal. I’ll probably modify some what cuz’ the ideal size for the space I have is 4’x6’. In a 3 car garage my shop takes up 2 bays.
Maybe under the overhanging end you could install a paper reel to pull up over the tabletop when doing glue-ups or finishing. Just a couple holes, a rod with end caps, and the paper reel and you're in business.
You know, I thought about that and just never implemented it. Currently, that is where my vertical clamping table saw jig is stored. Fits perfectly, so much so, that I forget its there! LOL. Thanks for watching!
From a seasoned 🇬🇧 carpenter. You got some great skills brother! Subbed and looking forward to your next videos!? 👊👊
Thanks Silver Fox! I appreciate that! More to come for sure!
Very cool! Can't wait to see what you turn out with it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Jeff! More to come for sure!
Awesome 👏 I will try to do something like that, thank you for showing!!! Be safe and Best regards
This thing is sturdy as hell. I've sold a ton of these.
So you make these benches for other people? Why wouldn't they make them for themselves?
@@Belg1970 Gifts, starter benches. Thanks for your grumpy skepticism! :)
@@jesuspectre9883 Wow GRUMPY?? just asked a question.
@@Belg1970 Thanks, Santa Claus! Have a good one! :)
How much do you get for one of the benches that you build?
A fine example of ad placement. (Sure hope Kreg sponsored this video. ;) )
LOL Tim! Yeah it was sponsored so thats why there was so much blue and "Kreg" going on. Thanks!
Excellant bench, this gave me several additions for my out-feed table. I started with Kreg at a woodworking show many, many years ago when the only product they were showing was the pocket hole system. They have come a long way and I still buy a lot of their products.
Glad to offer some ideas! Their products are great for builds like this! So versatile and adjustable. 👍🏻
Kreg used to be crap, but I'll admit they have done a good job improving their equipment over the past several years.
I agree! A lot of their stuff is very well thought out and easy to use.
just finished making one of these tables last week. works so good in my shop. thanks for the plans and the video! they really helped a lot.
Thanks Todd and glad that you built it and like it! Glad it worked out! Anything that you did different or all to plan?
Nice table. With what kreg charge's for their merchandise they can certainly afford to hook you up CR that's for sure. I don't blame you for getting a few cents of their $30,000,000 a year advertising bubget. Good job!
Hi Casey thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece of work. All I can say is "wow I wish I had this beautiful bench".
Thank you for the comments and for watching!
Lucky to be sponsored a fre bench it has inspired me to replicate your bench im a new woodworker at 62, but have all the technical skills, so will use them on this amazing project. Thank you sir for sharing 🙏
Thank you very much! Good luck and have fun!
I’ve watched about a hundred bench videos and I think this one is my favorite. How many hours did it take you to do this ? I want to make sure I budget enough time.
I do this as a hobby so it took a long time for me but I would say a solid week or so depending on availability. Figure a day to get and cut materials, a day to cut slots and build the torsion box, a day to build the base and the drawers, and a day to do the tracks and melamine stuff. That’s 4 solid days so, yeah a week with some forgiveness built in. Good luck and thank you very much. I have a link on my website for all the things I use in my shop and in my projects. They are affiliate links so it helps support what I do in my shop. Thanks
how ppl give u a thumbs down??? u rock dude!!!
Cant please everyone man! Thanks for the compliment! 👍🏻👍🏻
Jealousy
Haha thanks!
Wow, I love this bench and would love to one day build one similar. Another beauty job Casey!! Cheers.
Thank you Glenn! Lots of planning went into this one but I am glad I did it!
Very cool build , Kreg has a great product line , looking forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you guys! I really like Kregs fixturing capabilities. Thanks for watching!
Супер!!! ЛаиК!!!
new drinking game, Everytime he says Kreg, take a swig
I wonder if I should take a drink while doing the voice-over every time I say Kreg. That would be entertaining by the end!
CReeves Makes, lol that would make your video even better. nice work btw. to bad you couldn't get the black melamine top in half inch. the bevel edge adds a nice dimension tho. enjoy your awesome table!!
I was trying to find a video about how to build a Mobile table to work in my woodshop, and this video it´s great. Thank you so much for this video and Congratulations! Cheers from Mexico City.
You are very welcome! Thank you!
Really nice job, Casey. Thanks. I bought some Kreg tools and one of their folding tables. I must say, you took off where they left off. I'm glad they sponsored you. Their tools are cool
Thanks Johnny! Yeah they make really cool fixturing tools and clamps! I love using them for workholding and alignment in glue ups. Happy to work with them! 👍🏻
Brought to you by Kreg.
I could never do this. I seem to cut a board 3 times and it's still too short.
You gotta cut on the other side.
@@Weshopwizard But I'm right handed.
@@NunYa953 flip it over then.
@@Weshopwizard BRILLIANT!
@@Weshopwizard God dammit. That didn't work!
That bench is outstanding. One of my all time favs on KZhead. Love your channel bud. Best of luck to you going forward.
Great looking mobile outfeed / Assembly table Casey! Thanks for sharing the video.😎👍JP
Thanks JP! I appreciate the compliment! 👍🏻👍🏻
You're very welcome Casey! 😎
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if you didn't get it - this was a kreg marketing promo - also MICROJIG! hahaha Nice project man, but honestly if you didn't receive any money and/or free tools from kreg be sure to mention that in the video. Otherwise it's a nice project which you put a lot of work into but really is just an infomercial.
LOL, Yeah, I was joking with another subscriber about making it into a drinking game.
I did mention at the end that the video was sponsored by Kreg. I will definitely say it in the beginning for the next video. Thank you for the input and feedback. - Casey
I never would've known he was sponsored by kreg until he said something...
Make it a drinking game! LOL
do/ if you have kreg angle clamps ( do or if ) they make this job easy
The 90° pockethole clamps? Yes and yes they will make any pockethole joinery project easier. If you do any plywood work, check out the Kreg corner clamps as well. Those are really nice.
@@CReevesMakes Actually I dont have any kind of these tools , but as long as I watch any videos that contained this brand, absolutely I wud say , *they make this job easily* .. indeed
That is an awesome table. I’m a rookie and just beginning to develop my skills and videos like yours really help and also help with setting goals. Thank you.
Thank you and good luck Tom! Have fun!
New to wood work but 20 years metal experience. Been searching videos for days. Happy I found this one. Christmas one day early. I'm aware already Kregg is the truth but thank you for making this video. This is my permanent work bench I'm going to replicate your work man. Than you. I will comment again once I finish. Thanks again to you for your time and Kregg for the greatest jigs ever made to the DIY. Happy holidays.
Thanks for watching!
i just saw a 14 minute commercial for kreg 😕
Funny how they sponsored the video...isnt it?
I see you have Kreg everything... I suppose they subsidized this Kreg commercial you made... LOL. Nice work, but having all their gadgets is not a reality for most.
Hey Bob, yes the video was sponsored by them to promote their clamping and cabinet building accessories. I build alot of cabinet style and craft style projects and this is the perfect setup for me. I agree that most people will not need or pay for all of this product, but it shows the capability.
Sure i figured. I have been making high end cabs and furniture for 30+ years and had the screw pocket jig when it first came out in the early 90's.. Didnt use it very often. IMO its not good to use any one system bc it limits what a person will learn when it comes to how things can be done and all the options you have.
I agree Bob, I see its limitations and I have been wanting to test other forms of joinery as I grow in my hobby. For the jobs I have completed to this point, the pocket holes have been a great way to produce quick and strong results. Thanks for the feedback. 👍🏻
Really sharp look! I use black melamine for my outfeed top too, love it. Shows the dust really quick so I always want to keep it clean
Thanks! Yeah it makes me clean more often, but thats good!
I love the fact you and your wife help each other during this build 💕💕💕 hope she is well !
Thanks! We have a lot of fun building together! Thanks 🙏🏻 we are doing as good as we can!
You'd think that if Kreg sponsored this video, you could at least mention them once or twice lol
I wish I had the money this guy wastes on Kreg screws.
Ha! when your video is sponsored, you dont have to pay for the screws.
@@CReevesMakes Money/screws shouldn't matter as long as your doing something you enjoy doing. I plan to build a similar build and I plan to use plenty of Kreg screws. CReeves keep on building!!!!!!!
Amazing build. Thanks so much for sharing and taking the time to makes these videos. Really inspirational!
Thank you very much Marius! And you’re welcome! Its a ton of fun...and work! 😂
Great looking, as well as functional bench. Very nice job.
Thanks! Everything I need in one spot! 👍🏻👍🏻
Longest Kreg advertisement ever.
Great craftsmanship....noticed some Paulk details. It amazes me how craftsmen, 100 years ago, or more, were no different than today's. They designed their tables for the time and were able to make what they did.
Beautiful….great job. Built a large assembly/work bench a couple years ago. Invaluable piece.
Never saw you do anything crazy complex but you made an amazing bench. Best kind of video. Awesome product and something an amateur can do with a bit of care and time. Great Job!!
Thanks Tige! Yeah just basic work and simple joinery. Sometimes basic is best.
awesome out feed table!!! love the fact that you can use kreg tool and track assembly. This table is good design to work with.
Thanks! Its been great to work with! Very versatile!
Thanks for the video. I made several outfeed tables for my shop but the latest one really acts as a 4' x 8' layout table, an infeed table at the exact height to my table saw (cutting a 4' x 8' of sheet goods is easy now) and a storage center for scraps of different lengths of wood. I made the wood storage spaces to different lengths ranging from 24" to six feet. I now don't need a shelf system on one of my walls taking up critical shop space. I also bought some really great wheels with locks at Rockler's so I can move my the table any time I need the room. Really enjoyed watching your project!
Awesome Ed! I agree that wood storage robs the shop of critical space. I like the idea of sliding it into the bench! Sounds like your shop is well set up! Thanks and take care!
Brother, this is absolutely amazing. I have been watching this for some time now and I am really looking forward to building one similar to this one. Thank you very much for the videos and I am truly waiting to see what else you have up your sleeves.
Hey thank you very much Danny! The bench has been a huge asset to my shop and my workflow for sure! Good luck on your build and stay tuned as I have another Kreg based project in the works! Thanks for watching and for all the support! -Casey
@@CReevesMakes Perfect bro, Im definitely keeping an eye out for that next video. Good luck!!!
Well done. Really like the black top, all the clamping options, and the drawers.
Thanks Daniel! It is a very versatile setup. Handy in most projects! 👍🏻👍🏻
I love wood!!! Its smell. Its color. Its view.
Exactly! Thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻
This is sweet!.. I hope I can get to this level of wood working!!
Thank you! You will! Baby steps!
I am now going to measure the "pocket" I have in my garage and build one of these to fit. Excellent choice on the melamine!
Awesome! Share it when you do! Thanks
That is truly a stunning and very versatile work table. Well done!
Thanks Col45t! 👍🏻👍🏻
Dude this is amazing! Thank you for making this video!
AWESOME setup! Thanks for sharing and it helped me visualize what I would like in my next workbench build. Keep the sawdust flyin' :)
This is my second look as I plan my garage. I like the Kreg sidetrack for the clamps and will use that.
Excellent results, well thought out and very LEAN design. Thanks for sharing!! Jack
Thanks I appreciate that!
Awesome workbench. This helped me decide how I want to build mine. I've been working on designing it but this helps a bunch. Great work.
Hey Mitch! Glad I could help you out! Share it when its done! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great bench! I have watched this video 3 times now. This is my next shop project. Thanks and great job!
Why thank you very much Randy! That means a lot to me and what I do. Motivation Monday! 👍🏻👍🏻
Wow that looks like a store bought table. Super clean yet very functional! 👍
Thank you very much! It feels like a store bought table.
A really beautiful job. You put lots of thought into that and it has turned our magnificently.
Thank you very much!
Extremely well done!! Love the black melamine.
Thank you!
Beautifully made buddy, what a great work table you have there.
Thank you very much!
What an incredible video! Thank you so much. You’ve inspired me to try a project like this, myself.
I really like the table. Good ideas for me to incorporate in my next table.
Excellent! Glad you like it! Good luck 👍🏻
Really nice build and the details are very well thought out! Great job!
Thank you very much Medina! 👍🏻
Very nice job on the out-feed table Kreg products are great wish I was able to do videos and show off sum of my projects.
You should give it a shot! 👍🏻👍🏻
AWESOME video & high end pool table, I mean workbench LOL. In all honesty what a functional piece of art, not to mention showing how versatile and useful Kreg systems are.
Melamine is near bullet proof for bench tops. Built a few melamine toped benches that were still serviceable after many years when I worked in a custom cabinet shop back in the 1980s and 90s.
Worked in cabinet shops 1990's and 2000's didn't really see many melamine tops that with stood the test of time a cheap piece of laminate would give you a lot more mileage.
AWESOME renovating my work shop with expansion in late august. I will be building this out feed table for sure love it .
Awesome Roger! Cant wait to see it done! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for this video. I've been looking to make a bench to replace my wobbly sawhorses and plywood top for a while. This is pretty much perfect for me because I love Kreg tools as well. Also thanks for making the plans for free on your website with a step by step instruction guide. This will make it really easy for me to follow along on my shop computer. I'm going to start on this next weekend! :)
Thank you very much and good luck! Feel free to ask me questions if you hit any snags. Also, please rate and review the project on plans website! That means a lot to me and helps me to know that everything is relayed to everyone clearly. Thanks and take care. Have fun!
I think I need to upgrade my table now, great project!
Thank you TBow!!👍🏻
Nicely done, loved the way it came out. Great job
Master Revolution! О, да! Вы серьёзно поработали, этот стол почти шедевр. Только неучем вроде меня его сделать нереально! У вас есть опыт, средства, и скорее всего образование для работы по дереву.
Very cool build! Good job
Thanks! 👊🏻😆
Nice job. I like the work surface and how you mount the tracking system, very creative!
Thanks Jim! 👍🏻
I'm very impressed with your channel, I just found it today. I like the style a lot. I will be looking at a lot of your projects to steal ideas. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and please continue.
Thank you very much Brady! I am glad you like it and stay tuned for some fun videos coming up. I am trying to set up a shop tour video before winter. How did you find my channel?
CReeves Makes- Casey, I'm a Welder/fabricator by trade and travel around KZhead quite a lot. Woodwork was a hobby that my gramps had a passion for and he was my hero so it just naturally was my passion as well. I started my run in Craftsmanship well over 50 years ago sitting in my high chair with my gramps, uncle, dad and uncles best buddy explaining to me what they were doing until I was old enough to work with them and eventually do it myself. At 54 my goal now is to become a Journerman or Master Machinist, Blacksmith, and Bladesmith. I also feel that it is extremely important to "Pay it Forward" or "Keep the Trades Alive" in other words, help the younger or next generation learn what we tradesman know by teaching those who truly want to learn. And then it's their responsibility to pass it on to the next Gen. ....